When people are first learning about what we do and want to get involved in our efforts, these are the questions we hear most often: Where do I start? What can I do? How can I make a difference? We’ve created a Beginner’s Guide that can help you prioritize your interests and motivations. We can […]

We are excited to announce we are moving to a shared leadership structure between Annette Naegel, the Director of Lands, Marie McNeely, the Director of Partnerships and Jula Sampson, in a newly created position, Director of Operations. The trio will divide leadership responsibilities for GRLT’s program, development and operational needs and work in partnership with […]

The Town of Thomaston partnered with Georges River Land Trust to permanently protect 66 acres in the Thomaston Town Forest through a conservation easement. This conservation effort will ensure public access to woodlands and wetlands along the Oyster River, habitat for wildlife, and a protected wetland ecosystem for flood control and carbon sequestration. It joins […]

Join us to protect our most ambitious project ever! We are poised to acquire 500+ acres of the western woodlands buffer of the Rockland Bog, increasing the protected wilderness in Rockland’s backyard, by 50%. Home to waterfowl, wading birds, deer, beaver, rabbits and other wildlife, it’s been a favorite of local outdoor enthusiasts, hunters and […]

A huge part of land trust legacy is dedicated to the notion that some of Maine’s best can be found outside – in the woods, on the water, in the fresh air. One of the big reasons we conserve land in the first place is so there will always be special spots for everyone to […]

Have you heard? Fat biking is all the rage! Our Connecting Community to Town Forests initiative is the result of a longstanding working relationship between Georges River Land Trust and the Thomaston Conservation Commission.